T'is but a flesh wound

So another week over and I'm making steady progress towards getting set for the new semester. Granted that new semester officially begins tomorrow but I think I've got this. I have all my immediate required reading and writing done, I'm making steady progress with The Woman in White (again) - though I must remember to get into The Italian pretty swiftly as I have not read that at all. 
Must also remember to try and get my notes for Romanticism and Dramatic Writing typed up too so they're out the way.
And then there's the stresses of trying to get a new house together and decided for third year....this is going to be (sarcastically) fun.
To add to that, I managed to cut part of my fingernail off preparing curry on Friday night. I wasn't in the best mood that night so chopping coriander turned into slicing the top quarter of my nail off and having to numb it under the cold tap before swaddling it in a huge plaster which I really didn't need. But I've gotten so used to injuring myself - to a greater or lesser degree - that I've kind of learnt to take it in my stride and work with the inconvenience of it. 
And troubles aside, I'm halfway through my library internship and I feel I've learnt a good deal about the industry while there, so at least my [potential] future prospects are a little brighter. 
Anyway, I think I've rambled on long enough. Time for relaxation before Monday hits again. (yay - not)

Interning, Networking, and Fourth-Wall Breaking

According to my previous post title, it was Monday when I last posted. A fair bit has happened since then. I had a bit of a rubbish day Tuesday, female troubles interrupting my first day interning at the university library (pain and such), but I eventually recovered enough to go to my first UPAD session of the new year which was pretty alright (Brechtian style performing) Got pulled into a group of guys who broke the fourth wall with a re-take of the Star Wars prequels (which I know practically nothing about). Joined in on a pub quiz with my good friend Mark Jones at James Street Vaults (unfortunately came 5th) and ended the night tired but happier than before.

Yesterday I was completing odd tasks (emails, creating LinkedIn profile, etc.) before I even got onto reading the necessary material in preparation for my Gothic module in a fortnight or so. Fortunately, I got my hands on a tub of cookie dough ice cream and a copy of Suicide Squad on DVD so that was my Wednesday night.

And now I'm here, having successfully completed not only a full day of library interning, but also my first Networking Evening as part of the Exploring Your Future in Arts and Humanities week which I have been unable to attend the majority of due to aforementioned interning. But it was so useful: I picked up tips on writing, ways to get noticed, and potential offers for future employment. Sweet! When you've had a bit of wine and a few canapes, you do really open up. I have my fingers crossed for future luck. And shall see you again soon.

Tacos are back in town!

Hello once more, another interesting day under my belt. Library work and reading and tacos. I did miss my Old El Paso Quorn mince and guacamole tacos! Can't say I miss the internal tensions of the library wanting to prevent their leap into the modern world (I mean, Facebook isn't that bad....) Got free peanut M&M's though so sweet! But I am starting my internship at the university library tomorrow morning, super early too (8.30!) so will definitely need my sleep tonight. I'm slowly getting through The Woman in White (again) though I can't say I'll be done in time. Heh no matter. UPAD tomorrow night too! Happy days! See you later 

Library Closures - A Slap in the Face

So, interesting update. I may be getting published in a feature for the Plymouth Herald about the area's massive library closures. I only found out about it recently but damn, this is not good. I mean, I didn't spend a whole month last year writing poetry about them only to have at least ten of them be shut down. Granted, none of them are the libraries I've written about (which could count for something) but this still feels like a disappointment. I'm glad there are good people in the area who are willing to put up a fight for libraries - AND get me involved. 

On a lighter note, today has been a fairly relaxed day. Cleaned the kitchen, gave myself a pedicure, did my reading for upcoming Creative Non-Fiction module, had a curry, watched The Woman in Black (not the best choice of viewing material at 9pm but hey, I'm awkward!)

Tomorrow I return to my volunteering at the Proprietary Library, pick up some supplies, and go to a house party. I think I'm finally get back into the routine.

New Year feels like Same Old Me

Well.
I've been gone a long time. 
That's what, over a month?
But I've had good reason, namingly 1. coursework, which only today have I submitted the last of, and 2. reading every night during the holidays after I was done with coursework, and then staying up so long to continue writing coursework when I came back to Plymouth that I didn't have the time to write on here.
I do regret missing out on recording how my holiday went because I've had a fun enough time despite all the work I needed to fit in otherwise. I've spent sooooo much money on the people I love (about £20-£50 each!) and then in the new year, I had Jackson's birthday to celebrate. Incidentally, he wanted to see me so bad before I left that he ended up staying Sunday night before I came back, helped me with my luggage, and even got his dad and his taxi to drive me to the station (this being the terrible day the Tube staff went on strike so that was fun....)
Anyway, I'm back now (how did that holiday go so fast?) and my first half of second year is officially over, though I will still have to wait for results in 3 weeks time. I have high hopes for this year (but no solid resolution because hey, another year is really just another day and you can promise you'll lose weight any time) and I want to get the most out of my time here by getting more experiences, which starts next week with my university library internship! Haha strange thing to be excited about, I know, but I want this experience as it's different from my usual library work. 
But other than that, I'm not sure what other things I'll try out. Wait and see, I suppose.
Again, sorry for being away, but I'll try to be more regular now.